Dara and Paige Adams This mother-daughter duo runs a joyful, disability-friendly short-term rentalTravel presented challenges for those with disabilities, especially when searching for accommodations that met their needs.Mother and daughter … Continue reading Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025
1947 Historical Sketch-The Norwood Business Association
At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
Lyman Waldo Bigelow: From Boxborough Roots to Norwood Pioneer Lyman Waldo Bigelow was born in Boxborough, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1828. Raised in Boxborough and nearby Groton, he received a … Continue reading Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons
MSHCA Hall calls for Clifford-This Day In Norwood History-May 10, 2013
Norwood High boys hockey coach Bill Clifford (center) is presented a plaque commemorating his induction into the MSHCA Hall of Fame on Sunday in Stoneham. (wickedlocal) Last Sunday evening, in … Continue reading MSHCA Hall calls for Clifford-This Day In Norwood History-May 10, 2013
Ernie Boch Dies at 76-This Day In Norwood History-July 15, 2003
https://youtu.be/joDwbElwwdY?si=1p5_wVmh4R2-dECK (Ernie Boch Jr./YouTube) Ernie Boch, 76, the P. T. Barnum of Greater Boston auto dealers, died of liver cancer Sunday at his home in Edgartown. For decades, Mr. Boch … Continue reading Ernie Boch Dies at 76-This Day In Norwood History-July 15, 2003
Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)
The transformation of Babel’s from a small wallpaper store in the 1950’s to the full-service, full-scale decorating center it is today accelerated dramatically over the past four years. In the … Continue reading Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)
Harp & Bard Restaurant-This Day In Norwood History-June 28, 1970
At. Rtes. 1 and 62, Danvers and Rte. 1, NorwoodHarp & Bard restaurants — now there are twins “Nothing succeeds like success,” says the old French proverb, and in a … Continue reading Harp & Bard Restaurant-This Day In Norwood History-June 28, 1970
Full Disclosure At Boch Dealerships-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1970
After odometer incident Dealer boosts ‘truth in used cars' ERNEST BOCHUrges “Title Law” Somehow you would think that Ernie Boch would want to eliminate the word ‘odometer” from his vocabulary. … Continue reading Full Disclosure At Boch Dealerships-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1970
John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965
John Macchi, founder of Macchi Bros. Furniture & Appliance Co. one of the oldest appliance and furniture stores in Norwood and vicinity, has announced his retirement from the furniture business. … Continue reading John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965
Guild Pharmacy Opens In New And Modern Quarters-This Day in Norwood History-May 27, 1964
IN NEW LOCATION—Ready 1o take care of the customers' needs at the new location of the Guild Pharmacy at Guild Square in Norwood are (left to right) Mrs. Lucy Thomas, … Continue reading Guild Pharmacy Opens In New And Modern Quarters-This Day in Norwood History-May 27, 1964